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Good news everyone! Of Darkness and Light is LIVE in paperback form. Below are just a few resources if you want to purchase online. Even better news, if you want it at your bookstore, go in and ask for it and they should be able to order it for you if it’s not on their shelves.

Actually launch day, as eventful as it was leading up to it, I took a major breather. I slept, I did family and friend things and most importantly did not ONCE look at my sales ticker. I didn’t want to be overjoyed or depressed. Understanding that I’m an Indie Author I realize there are things that go with that. First….I don’t have a big name. Second….I don’t have a big publishing house behind me. What does this mean for me? A lot more work, but ultimately the traditionally published author and I have one thing in common….our chances of success. They don’t have a huge marketing team behind them either; it makes no sense but that’s the gosh darn truth unless they are a huge household name. Of course I would choose Indie over the other because I like knowing what I’m getting into and not be let down by a house meant to protect me and show me off.

This is my second go-round and I am quite certain I’ve figured out plenty since the first. If you have read my blog from the beginning or checked through the archives you will realize marketing/social media and I have had our time in the ring. I’m stubborn and confused. You can throw numbers around and TELL a person what works, but in actuality there is no algorithm on current human behavior so it’s a crap shoot. Your determination plus lots of luck is what gets you places. We’ll use Instagram and things of the like as an example. The interaction/follows/likes don’t add up, especially on Instagram. I can post the exact same thing on my author accounts as I do the private ones (really, Is Instagram really private though?) and a funny thing happened. With the same exact picture, caption, and hashtags I get more interaction on the private one. On there I have twice as many followers and I can honestly say it’s not because they’re all friends I’ve met in real life. So what gives? Logically speaking they should be identical but they’re not. That is why I give up on trying to mathematically figure out what in the world is going on in people’s minds. The best I can do is keep trying to figure things out.

I would LOVE to get the word out. I would LOVE for people to enjoy my work and even be a bit more fantastic by leaving a review. I’m obviously not in it for the money, I do it because I love it. The biggest thing I would LOVE???? More interaction; I’m a people person not someone destined to be the only voice in the room.

SO BACK TO WHAT I DID ON LAUNCH DAY….by the end of the day I was in the company of two fabulous friends sitting around the table drinking pumpkin spice coffee (yes I’m one of THOSE) and enjoyed myself. I think I’ll leave the stressing for another day don’t you think? There’s only so much confusion I can handle.

Of Darkness and Light is the follow up book to Rise of a Queen, part of The Vampire Realm series. Where Rise of a Queen tells the tale of Tessa’s struggles and defeats, he introduction of Tessa’s family brought forth a new tale to tell.

The rise of Tessa’s empire came at a cost. Her vision of a future where vampires and humans lived united had all but disappeared. Her family, torn by the wars that ravaged her land, had to choose a side. Her sister and Emma with the rebels and Jason growing into his future by Tessa’s side. Emma’s struggle with her own choices, as Jason moves forward towards a life of service to his aunt, neither one sure of the outcome. The journey that the family takes will force the evolution of life as a vampire to the forefront, forever…

The wait is finally over, Book two of the series The Vampire Realm: Of Darkness and Light is finally live for purchase on your e-reader. It has been a great road putting a hat on and becoming each of these characters and I can’t wait to finish the series with a bang!!!

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Of Darkness and Light is the follow up book to Rise of a Queen, part of The Vampire Realm series. Where Rise of a Queen tells the tale of Tessa’s struggles and defeats, the introduction of Tessa’s family brought forth a new tale to tell.

The rise of her empire came at a cost

Tessa’s vision of a future where vampires and humans lived united had all but disappeared. Her family, torn by the wars that ravaged her land, had to choose a side. Her sister and Emma with the rebels and Jason growing into his future by Tessa’s side. Emma’s struggle with her own choices, as Jason moves forward towards a life of service to his aunt, neither one sure of the outcome. The journey that the family takes will force the evolution of life as a vampire to the forefront, forever changing Tessa’s perspective on the world she thought she knew. Can Tessa survive another daunting war while ensuring the future of the vampires? Will Jason and Emma make the right choices and not be swayed by the childhood they once knew? Can either side of the war overcome what stands in their way, even when what they love is what they will lose? Or will there be a beacon of hope; shining brightly in the world that has fallen so dark…..

An entire family; an entire kingdom on the brink of change. Our protagonist, Tessa, starts a journey that could change everything we know about vampire history and it’s future. Emma runs into her mother’s arms; reality surrounds her. The war with the Krones may be over but it is only the beginning for Tessa and the Levé’s; maybe even the vampire race itself.

Jason’s responsibilities intensify and he has many a choice to make. With the rebel’s attacking constantly he does everything he can to protect his ward. When all things turn dark will Ariana be the beacon of light that guides them? Find out more….

Only five more days until the bloodshed begins. As Melinda leads the Freedom Fighters into battle, Emma at her side, she tempts a fate that cannot be undone. Two sisters on opposite sides. Tessa against Melinda; vampires versus humans. Who will prevail?

Ariana is one of a kind… Or is she? As she grows so do her powers. Can she control them or will she let them consume her from within? Will she become what Tessa hopes for? Find out soon when Of Darkness and Light hits the e-shelves. In the sequel to Rise of a Queen you find out there is much more than just humans versus vampire. It’s a family divided, multiples journeys of growth, and a quest to determine a fate itself.

Only a week left to go before loading up that e-reader with another fantastic Tessa tale. If you’re ready for heated battle, family divide, and journeys abundant this book is most definitely on your must-read list!

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Matt and Jen want to give you a message. For all you Colonial’s out there (say’s Jen’s British half) Be careful and enjoy your holiday. Stay tuned for our REAL Episode that start’s a July Extravaganza, but you need to watch the video to see what is going to be so bloody awesome!!!!! https://youtu.be/FnzXKZhfrCc

Our Special guest Mica joins us for our discussion after they have just gotten out of seeing Warcraft so we’re raring to go. Enjoy and I hope as WoW fans (like Matt and Mica) and fantasy fans (like Jen) you’ll have a better take on our suggestions and thoughts.